It’s solict it time which means new books to check out and pre-order. Up today is 12-Gauge Comics’ ICE: Bayou Blackout. Which is a great title. If you haven’t checked out any of the ICE books you definitely should!

Ever since he first joined Top Shelf with the 2006 autobiographical collection Please Release, Nate Powell has been one of the most fascinating cartoonists we've had the pleasure to publish. Longtime fans have joined us in watching his career unfold: winning the Eisner Award for Best Graphic Novel, speaking at the United Nations and on The Rachel Maddow Show,

This July, Titan Comics brings you psychedelic science fiction The 6 Voyages Of Loane Sloane by legendary Heavy Metal artist Philippe Druillet, which is the first in a Lone Sloane masterpiece library series.

Self Defense with Solid Snake is exactly what you think it is... Solid Snake teaching self defense class. What makes this actually pretty funny is Snake's dialogue. The other lines are just set up for his jokes, but man do they make his jokes work. If you like it check out more of Beat Down Boogie's videos.

There were two wide releases this week and the common theme between them is that they both underwhelmed - both critically and commercially. Will Smith and Margot Robbie's Focus came out on top, but it was hardly a satisfying win.

CBMFP 174 here, after some delay we've got your episode for you. Go ahead and lower your expectations... like a lot. We're discussing Sex Criminals heading to your TV! YAY! Right? After that there's a lengthy convo about Supergirl... on your TV! Also an age-old question about The New Adventures of Lois and Clark. Runaways... coming back to comics again. And we discuss Aaron's article on reimagined body images of superheroes.

My favorite miniseries of 2013 Hit is back with another installment in Hit: 1957. If you’re a fan of gritty, intelligent noir stories with stunning art then-well, first I highly encourage picking up the trade (which is known as Hit: 1955), and then pick up Hit: 1957 #1 when it hits shelves.

There sure is a lot going on in this story mode trailer for Mortal Kombat X . While I'm a fan for the series there's something that just seems off here. Perhaps it's the pacing, or maybe it's the fact that it just looks boring? Oh and I hope you like the idea of you favorite "kombatants" making babies because they did!

Today you can check out Aspen Comics' new releases that will be shipping in May (2015 of course). Solicits are great because we get to see what's coming, but let's also not forget to do our part and pre-order anything you see that you're planning on buying. That saves books and helps creators so don't forget.

The next chapter of Oni Press’ upcoming graphic novel Part-Time Princess is releasing next week on Comixology. This means you can check it out the day before normal comic releases. In the meantime you can check out a preview for Part-Time Princess #3 on sale 3/3/15.

Ring of Roses sounds pretty interesting. I really like the concept that aspects of society have been held back and thus creating an alternate timeline. You can check out a small preview of Ring of Roses coming in July from Titan Comics.

Titan Comics is one of the few comic companies that put out good videos! That said when I saw that they were set to unveil the Best of British month I couldn't wait to see what they'd come up with... it's pretty great. I'll admit that I cracked a big smile.

Have you watched the Penguins of Madagascar movie? It’s pretty funny and I say that as someone that hasn’t watched the other Madagascar films. It has me curious about the comic which has its last issue shipping this week. That said, check out the preview to Penguins of Madagascar #4 on sale 3/4/15.

On April 8th, 2015 Aspen Comics will debut their new series The Four Points written by Scott Lobdell (The Scourge, Red Hood and the Outlaws) and penciled by Jordan Gunderson (Fathom Annual) with colors by Valentina Pinto (Damsels In Excess).

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It’s solict it time which means new books to check out and pre-order. Up today is 12-Gauge Comics’ ICE: Bayou Blackout. Which is a great title. If you haven’t checked out any of the ICE books you definitely should!

Ever since he first joined Top Shelf with the 2006 autobiographical collection Please Release, Nate Powell has been one of the most fascinating cartoonists we've had the pleasure to publish. Longtime fans have joined us in watching his career unfold: winning the Eisner Award for Best Graphic Novel, speaking at the United Nations and on The Rachel Maddow Show,

This July, Titan Comics brings you psychedelic science fiction The 6 Voyages Of Loane Sloane by legendary Heavy Metal artist Philippe Druillet, which is the first in a Lone Sloane masterpiece library series.

My favorite miniseries of 2013 Hit is back with another installment in Hit: 1957. If you’re a fan of gritty, intelligent noir stories with stunning art then-well, first I highly encourage picking up the trade (which is known as Hit: 1955), and then pick up Hit: 1957 #1 when it hits shelves.

Anime/Manga – Reviews, Opinions and News!

Anime Consortium Japan will stream on-demand the newest “Gundam” series “MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE ORIGIN” starting February 28th, 2015 at DAISUKI.net as well as at Google Play Store and at Amazon Instant Video.

It's weird. Manga and anime may not be as booming, but it doesn't seem to me that its in the toilet either. There are plenty of break out titles and franchises still coming from Japan and Seven Seas has grabbed two of them.

Video Games – Reviews, Opinions and News!

Self Defense with Solid Snake is exactly what you think it is... Solid Snake teaching self defense class. What makes this actually pretty funny is Snake's dialogue. The other lines are just set up for his jokes, but man do they make his jokes work. If you like it check out more of Beat Down Boogie's videos.

There sure is a lot going on in this story mode trailer for Mortal Kombat X . While I'm a fan for the series there's something that just seems off here. Perhaps it's the pacing, or maybe it's the fact that it just looks boring? Oh and I hope you like the idea of you favorite "kombatants" making babies because they did!

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CBMFP 174 here, after some delay we've got your episode for you. Go ahead and lower your expectations... like a lot. We're discussing Sex Criminals heading to your TV! YAY! Right? After that there's a lengthy convo about Supergirl... on your TV! Also an age-old question about The New Adventures of Lois and Clark. Runaways... coming back to comics again. And we discuss Aaron's article on reimagined body images of superheroes.

What? That's not a movie? Nope that's the unaired Justice League of America TV pilot that CBS ordered way back in 1997! Yeah what the fuck were you doing back then? Not watching this I'll tell you that much. Sit back and enjoy a trip down terrible lane as Kevin and Dustin review one of comic fandoms lost treasures.

We know you've been waiting for us to cover another animation... especially a Lego animation. No this is the sequel to the acclaimed Lego Movie that was out last year, instead it's just one of the many WB/DC Lego animation and this time it's all about the Justice League...

Today on the CBMFP (our comic book podcast) we're going to talk about the reveal of the aquatic man... Aquaman that is. Don't worry we spend more time on the now confirmed Alien moving coming from Neill Blomkamp... and there's a side rant there. Dark Horse shuffles some books to digital and we discuss the pros and cons of that. Along with a discussions about who has boned in the Marvel U. (picture at the bottom).

Monster breaks the news that he's relocating and details are explained...to a certain extent. This, somehow, leads to a discussion on computer operating systems and Wine definitely has something to say about that! A semi-regular staple on the show returns...

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CBMFP 174 here, after some delay we’ve got your episode for you. Go ahead and lower your expectations… like a lot. We’re discussing Sex Criminals heading to your TV! YAY! Right? After that there’s a lengthy convo about Supergirl… on your TV! Also an age-old question about The New Adventures of Lois and Clark. Runaways… coming back to comics again.

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What? That’s not a movie? Nope that’s the unaired Justice League of America TV pilot that CBS ordered way back in 1997! Yeah what the fuck were you doing back then? Not watching this I’ll tell you that much. It’s got all your favorites: Fire, Ice, a guy that’s supposed to be Guy Gardner, fat Flash and nerdy ass Ray Palmer aka The Atom.

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Monster breaks the news that he’s relocating and details are explained…to a certain extent. This, somehow, leads to a discussion on computer operating systems and Wine definitely has something to say about that!